Special Issue Fractional Equations and Calculation Methods in Exploration Seismology


A special issue of Fractal and Fractional (ISSN 2504-3110). This special issue belongs to the section “Mathematical Physics”.

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 27 June 2024 | Viewed by 134


Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Exploration seismology is an interdisciplinary subject involving mathematics, physics, and computer science that aims to utilize the properties of seismic waves to detect the hydrocarbon and mineral resources of the Earth. Fractional equations have been extensively employed in exploration seismology, such as seismic wave simulation, imaging and inversion in viscoacoustic/viscoelastic media, quasi-P and S wave separation in anisotropic media and related applications, and one-way wave approximation to the full two-way wave equation. Accurately and efficiently calculating fractional wave equations can provide a power engine for seismic imaging and model parameter building in complex media, which are vital in exploration seismology.

The aim of this Special Issue is to present the state-of-the-art fractional equations and calculation methods in exploration seismology. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Seismic wave simulation using fractional partial differential equations
  • Advanced calculation methods for fractional equations
  • Accurate one-way approximation for acoustic/elastic wave equations
  • Seismic imaging in viscous and anisotropic media involving fractional equations
  • Seismic inversion with fractional wave equations

Prof. Dr. Jidong Yang Dr. Zeyu Zhao Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • fractional wave equation
  • fractional Laplacian
  • calculation of fractional equation
  • seismic modeling, imaging and inversion

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